Letters to the editor: June 30

I was shocked to read the article Raw sewage dumped into Thames River (June 25). I can’t imagine, in 2015, we actually make a choice to dump raw sewage in a river that feeds the Great Lakes from which we get our drinking water.

I was disappointed that our chief medical officer of health did not comment. I expected guidance on harm reduction related to raw sewage in the river and plans to work together with other ministries so this won’t happen again. I think plans for a resort area at the Forks of the Thames should be put on hold until we stop dumping raw sewage in the river.

Barbara Adkin

London

Springbank dam hits close to home

The Springbank Dam debate hits close to home for our family. My grandparents left Scotland for London in the 1930s for the sole purpose of my grandfather working on the construction of the Springbank Dam. Without the dam, its likely our family would never have settled here. There are good arguments on both sides of the debate, but for our family the dam is a huge part of what London is all about. Aside from our emotional attachment to the issue, the weight and soundness of the argument in favour, set out in the article A Rubicon on the Thames (June 27) Saturdays’ Free Press, seems to benefit the overwhelming majority of Londoners.

Dan Mailer

London

Missing market indices banner

I get that The London Free Press is not focused on business. During the years, there have been many changes to the business section, often detrimental. However, I note with sadness elimination of the market indices banner. Now, I must look elsewhere for this quick synopsis.

I realize true editing appears to have gone out the window in the electronic age, but perhaps we could spare a bit of labour to continue this simple research so that those of us who want a one-stop overview in the morning can continue to get it. Or just add a column describing what the Kardashians are doing today.

Phil Goodwin

Union

Market indices banner a true loss

Please bring back the easy to read market indices at the top of the business page. I always checked those and have missed them the last several days.

Joel Pritchard

London

Nice to know Catelli cares

Regarding the June 24 photo of a food bank worker moving pallets of pasta. Kudos to Catelli for its generous donation to the London Food Bank. With so many folks being affected by downsizing and company closures, it is good to see that Catelli cares. Social responsibility is something in which we all need to participate and seeing a corporate giant step up to the plate is heart-warming. Well done, Catelli.

Heather Fayle Goddard

London

Avoiding the gay life? Try Russia

I cannot believe how uninformed some Americans are. There have been many comments on social media expressing desire to move to Canada due to the recent U.S. Supreme Court’s decision on marriage equality.

The surprise for them, as we know, is that we’ve had marriage equality for ten years now.

There is still room in Russia, however.

Ed Meiller

London

Don’t judge Russia sight unseen

My family and I recently visited Russia. The country is safe and the people are friendly and helpful. The Russians are proud of their rich history and culture. I wouldn’t believe the propaganda about Russia by the government of Stephen Harper. They know little about Russia except their prejudices. I encourage you to go to Russia and see it for yourself.

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